FITCHBURG — A New Jersey man was arrested Sunday in connection with a fatal shooting in Fitchburg, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Jonathan Reyes-Contreras, 42, has been charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling […]
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Redcoats and Rebels provides authentic Revolutionary War experience
STURBRIDGE — Hundreds of reenactors descended on Old Sturbridge Village this past weekend to participate in a series of activities that recreating the sights, sounds, and stories of the American Revolution. The Redcoats and Rebels event held Aug. 2 and 3 at the largest living history museum in New England featured the Lexington Minute Men […]
Saima Park hosts nature walks, music, and a taste of Finland this August
FITCHBURG — The Finnish Center at Saima Park invites the community to enjoy a month of family-friendly events this August, celebrating nature, music, and Finnish culture. All events take place at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, and are free unless otherwise noted. Donations are always welcome. The month begins with music under the Pavilion as […]
Fitchburg DPW Alerts: Week of Aug. 4, 2025
FITCHBURG – The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Aug. 4, 2025. Road Construction Monday – Sunday 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Street Bridge: MassDOT’s contractor Northern Construction has implemented a detour on the River Street Bridge. All southbound traffic […]
FUNDrager 2.0 coming to Westminster
WESTMINSTER — Mike Conti is at it again with another fundraiser to benefit Tedy’s Team, this time ahead of running the New York City Marathon in November. The town resident is hosting FUNDrager 2.0 at Wachusett Brew Yard on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m., the second fundraiser he has done there to raise money […]
Worcester man receives life sentence for Pie Alley homicide
WORCESTER — On Friday, a Worcester man was sentenced to life in prison for the July 11, 2019, killing of 23-year-old Leon Wilson, Jr., of Fitchburg, in the area of Pie Alley in Fitchburg, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Mugisha Jeanbosco, 27, was found guilty of first-degree murder by a […]
